101 Before the Cock Crows

John 18:12-27; Luke 22:54-62; Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72
TBC Book Two, Chapter 101
Far away from the group, where Jesus would not see him, Judas watched as soldiers from the temple guard tied the hands of Jesus. His disciples had all fled in different directions. The commander knew there were too many of them to pursue in the dark. And after all, his orders were only to arrest Jesus. The soldiers, accompanied by some elders and assistants of the high priest, led Jesus back across the Kidron Valley toward Jerusalem.

Judas was not the only one interested in watching what would happen. Peter and John had found each other and hidden themselves just outside the olive grove. As the group left the garden, they followed them from a distance, all the way into the city.

“It looks like they are taking him to the home of Annas, the high priest,” John whispered. “Listen, I’ve been there before, and the servants know me. If they let me in, I’ll come back for you. Just stay here and wait for me, all right? . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 101, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Pray for the ability to remain faithful: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”—the BIG one, denying Jesus.
     A promise to cling to: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. . . .” Mattthew 26:41 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Lay Your Burden Down  Chuck Girard     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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